A Guide to...

Command Words:
Command Word
Annotate
Compare
Contrast
Define
Describe

Definition
Add brief comments, labels and notes
to a diagram, photo or map to help a
description or explanation.
Look for ways that features or places
are similar or different. E.g. A city in a
LIC/ LEDC compared to a MIC/ MEDC.
Look for the differences between
features or places. Often the question
will get you to compare or contrast.
Explain what something means.
Give details about what a map or
diagram shows. Say what you see.

Discuss
Examine
Evaluate
Explain
Justify

Different groups of people

With reference to/ refer to

examples that you have
studied...

Usually wants a long answer,

describing and giving reasons for or
explaining arguments for and against.
Investigate closely.
Pick out good and bad points. Sit on
the fence and then make an overall
judgment.
Give reasons for the appearance or
location of something.
Giver reasons for offering an opinion or
coming to a conclusion. Support this
with evidence.
There is no such thing as local people.
Name and talk about specific different
groups of people. E.g. the elderly,
students, tourists etc.
Case study question. Give specific details
about your case study.